Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (24)
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · 13.1M
From the Organizer
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
Parking lot near starting point https://maps.app.goo.gl/EFwtDUwqQ1ymp6x47
5K & 10K Course (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6531373447
The course is an out-and-back (3.11M).
The 5K does the out-and-back one time.
The 10K does the out-and-back two times.
13.1M Course (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5986319710
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
https://usroadrunning.com
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
92°
Low
70°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
37%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
About Athens, GA
Population
126,987
as of 2023
Elevation
742 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (24), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
- Race
- Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (24)
- Date
- June 13, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (24)?
- Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (24) is a running race held in Athens, Georgia on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (24)?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Athens, Georgia at North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd., Athens, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (24)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (24)
Jun 13, 2026